I recently sold my Mavic Air as I no longer used it as felt I was too restricted the majority of the time I flew it.
Then I did some research regarding sub 250g drones and I’m now the proud (and very impressed) owner of a Mini 3.
While flying it recently, a bloke started chatting and raised his concerns re privacy, overflying people and property etc. I was flying in the middle of an empty sports ground at the time.
I told him I’d land it and show him the Drone Code on my phone to explain the rules etc. He told me there was no need and left.
I was wondering if anyone has produced a short and concise fact/info sheet to show concerned/interested members of the public that we are, indeed, flying legally/ appropriately.
I did a search on here but couldnt find anything, but that is more than likely down to me rather than this site.
Try this If you dig down into the included PDF there is a link for various handouts to fit different situations. I’ve got laminated copies in my flight bag
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If you don’t want to carry a ream of paper with you on every flight to cover every location and situation, Drone Scene can help you out.
The map layers can be shown to inquisitive passers by to reassure them there are no airspace restrictions in the area.
Good 2 Go can be used to show them not only that you can fly there, but more importantly why you can fly there. There is even an option to share the G2G results for that particular flight, so you could show them this result set for example: https://dronescene.co.uk/g2g/86adf59449
Brilliant, thanks @CutThroatJake - keeps those Kens/Karens at arms-length !
Thanks folks, already printed, laminated and stashed in flight bag.
Now im aware of dronescene i offer that as an option along with my previous recommendation of 'dont believe me, check the offcial governement CAA website.
I also find looking the karen up and down with a subtly pitying look before offering to let them connect to my mobile hotspot. That usually has them scurry back to annoying dog walkers with more than 4 dogs.
One thing I haven’t seen, is any mention of the fact that its the CAA who control the airspace and not the disgruntled property owner.
Im reluctant to state definitives, I’m no where near an expert but if you google
“caa not landowner controls airspace”
The AI search gives helpful answers and related links the first of which is
“No, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for managing airspace, not landowners”
No problem @SoarAway567 I’m new myself so searched for similar information and hand-outs myself.
It’s thanks to @SkyOkapi for the originals.
Super helpful thanks @CutThroatJake